Television stars Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij tied the knot in a low-key ceremony in November 2011. Earlier this year, the couple made headlines when they announced they were expecting their first baby. Today, Jay took to Instagram to share some wonderful news--the arrival of their newborn, a baby girl.

Jay and Mahhi welcome their first born

Clearly unable to contain his excitement, the new dad took to social media, sharing the cutest picture of him kissing his daughter’s tiny little feet. He wrote: "The future just arrived, a brand new baby here to play. Ten little fingers ten little toes, mommy's eyes and daddy's nose.. Thank you princess for choosing us as your parents ITS A GIRL.”

Mahhi too, posted the same photo. She captioned it: "Twinkle twinkle little star we made a wish and here you are. Thank you for choosing us as your parents. We feel complete. We are blessed with a baby girl… thank u God for everything this one is special thank you. We feel blessed. My best friend is here. Meri zindagi badal di.”

Jay always wanted a daughter

While fans are super happy for the couple and wishes are pouring in, what’s worth recalling during this happy time is how bad Jay wanted a baby girl! Only recently, the TV star spoke to a leading daily, where he said: "No relationship in the world can match the sanctity of a father-daughter relationship, and I hope that when my wife gives birth to a baby, she is a baby girl. I have no preference as such and it is not that I won't like if a baby boy is born but I admire this bond and since I have had a father-son connect with my father, now when I have a child, I want a daughter so that I can experience this too." Of course, his happiness now knows no bounds!

Their family now feels whole and complete

Around two years ago, Mahhi and Jay had announced their decision to adopt their caretaker’s kids and look after their education and other needs. Naturally, this was a good reason for the couple’s fans to double their love. The new parents have always been fond of kids, and have expressed it rather openly.

Only a while before Mahhi’s pregnancy announcement, they made an appearance on a reality television show, where they were quizzed on whether or not they were planning to have their own kids in the near future. Jay had then answered quite confidently, looking at his wife and saying: “We have been discussing having babies for a while now, let’s take this forward?” To which Mahhi showed much excitement and jumped and hugged him, holding back her tears.

Mahhi and Jay met for the first time at a common friend’s house party, where they connected and became friends over a game or two of cards. It wasn’t long before they realised that what they shared was something more than just friendship, after which they decided to take things forward. Many congratulations to this beautiful family… enjoy your baby girl!